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LAUSD should fund band and music programs MORE!


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bandparent January 6, 2012


I think lausd funding is a joke!!!!!!! its ridiculous....my son has to fundraise, sell chocolates, raise money for band!!! every kid in band pays... More » 

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doritSL January 11, 2012


Magnet Mom, Although my daughterâ??s middle school does have a string music program, they only allow one elective... More »

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MagnetMom January 11, 2012


My daughter is in a conservatory program through Valley College, so she has her music plus lessons. But coming from an... More »

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LAUSD to Sue State to Avoid Cuts


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MagnetMom December 14, 2011


Facing $38 million dollars in cuts to transportation costs for magnets and special education bussing, LAUSD is suing the state to block the "trigger"... More » 

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MagnetMom December 19, 2011


I think that will be a last resort, doritSL. Since this is a desegregation program, the district can not just open the... More »

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bandparent January 6, 2012


i think its great...but i also think lausd funding is a joke!!!!!!! its ridiculous....my son has to fundraise, sell chocolates,... More »

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Vacation's Over :(


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MagnetMom January 6, 2012


So after three wonderful weeks--with the last week and its 80 degree temps, the kids sadly go back to school on Monday. Did you do anything... More » 

LAUSD Choices Brochure Live


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MagnetMom November 1, 2011


The LAUSD 2012-13 Choices Brochure is now live online at echoices.lausd.net. You can download the application, review the various programs,... More » 

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MagnetMom November 14, 2011


Hi Gaby, The trick is to apply to a school with very small odds of getting in--say 1000s of applications for... More »

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MagnetMom December 12, 2011


Friday at 5 pm is the deadline for the Choices brochure. The application allows families to choose between magnet, permits... More »

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Gifted magnets?


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dorothys November 8, 2011


I think my son (first grader) may qualify for a gifted program, since he is already reading at a fifth-grade level, as tested in his school's accelerated... More » 

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dorothys November 14, 2011


Thanks both for the advice! I have been looking through LAUSD's GATE literature for the past few years trying to figure... More »

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MagnetMom November 14, 2011


SAS is modeled after gifted magnets so if you like the one you're in, you're good to go. The big difference is... More »

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Foreign Language and Visual Art program


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m0mjktch1 November 13, 2011


We are new to the California education system. I am thinking of applying for the public school in LA Metro area (Los Angeles, Arcadia, Temple City... More » 

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MagnetMom November 13, 2011


There's sadly a catch-22 right now in Los Angeles schools. Schools that test extremely well, tend to be non-Title... More »

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doritSL November 14, 2011


Hello mOmjktch1; Welcome to Los Angeles! I don't have a child in a school that offers a second language but I... More »

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The right elementary school..


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smadumita November 13, 2011


We are new to the West coast in the LA area and need help in picking the right elementary school for my children. So many 10/10 rated schools is... More » 

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MagnetMom November 13, 2011


Hi smadumita, In Los Angeles, there are several things to consider. First of all, commute times. With traffic... More »

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Magnet Nights


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MagnetMom November 3, 2011


Last night, I attended the Middle School Magnet Night at Sepulveda Middle School. Many of the San Fernando Valley magnets presented their programs... More » 

Any parents out there who have a child attending SCVi Charter School in Valencia, CA?


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italgal May 23, 2009


I'd like to get some feedback about this school from parents who have children currently attending. I haven't fully decided to send my daughter... More » 

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2makingmecrazy October 28, 2011


Hello, It's now Oct 2011 and my 5 year old daughter is wait listed at SCVi. Any new feedback from parents now that... More »

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MagnetMom October 30, 2011


Hi 2makingmecrazy, You'll find those reviews here on the page for the school. You'll also find information on... More »

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LAUSD Magnet Season 2012-13


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MagnetMom October 17, 2011


LAUSD will be utilizing an online form here: http://echoices.lausd.net It's not functional yet, but the best part will be the online... More » 

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mdorn05 October 17, 2011


Thanks again MagnetMom. I have a question regarding SAS school. My daughter's current school have API in 900-910 range,... More »

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MagnetMom October 17, 2011


SAS programs take students from their home school first, then any available openings are opened to the surrounding community.... More »

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